New State Troops Form to Build Sixteen National Guard Divisions
War Department plans call for rapid organization of artillery engineers cavalry and digital troops to form sixteen divisions of the National Guard with New Jersey assigned to Division I and recruitment to begin soon Plainfield is tapped for local support as Flower Day drives proceed while the legal committee reports mixed results from Sunday activities and broad public cooperation is noted across homes and communities.
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National Guard
War Department
New Jersey
Plainfield Wi
Monthly Service at Crescent Ave Church May Program
The Crescent Avenue Presbyterian church holds its May monthly musical service on Sunday at 4 45 pm featuring a varied program with organ recital and quartet singing. It includes Hymn of Moses The Sabbath and Israel Hymn to the Eternal Hymn of Parting Hymn of Pardons and The Kol Nir with translations noted. The service ends with a closing prayer and is open to all attendees.
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Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church
Moses
Mirian
Hydewood Club Opens 1917 Season Tomorrow
Hydewood Golf Club begins its 1917 season tomorrow with a President's Cup qualifying round open to all members. The draft format will run through multiple rounds with eight players advancing to match play, culminating in a final round to crown the spring champion. Under Herbert Strong of Inwood Golf Club, hole lengths are listed at 267 to 688 yards, totaling 3,042 par, with space for two more land tracts. Alex Gourdey, formerly of Montclair Golf Club, joins as professional as the club resets membership to 125.
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Hydewood Golf Club
Tate
Herbert Strong
Inwood Golf Club
Alex Gourdey
Montclair Golf Godl
Mayor Bill to Lead Liberty Bond Sale in North Plainfield
Mayor William L. Smalley will speak at City Hall on Somerset Street and sell Liberty Bonds at 7 20 PM. Bank representatives from Plainfield Trust, EB Work, and First National Bank will assist. Subscriptions require a chosen bank and a completed card. Bonds yield 3.5 percent semiannually.
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North Plainfield
William L. Smalley
Somerset Street
Liberty Bonds
Bill
Alexander Milner
K. Arnold
Arnold
Samuel Townsend
Plainfield Trust Company
M. C. van Arsdale
EB Work
Thomas City Currin
First National Base
Sere Wood Garden Competition Sponsored by Netherwood Group
Netherwood Residents' Association allocates 32 dollars in each entry for a Labor Day 1917 garden contest for youths under 17. Prizes include 3 dollars first and 2 dollars second for best home vegetable garden judged by appearance neatness productivity and diversity. Inspectors will visit gardens at least twice to offer advice and ensure fair play.
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Rwood
Netherwood Residents’ Association
Obituary notices from Plainfield and nearby cities
A series of obituaries report the deaths of Robert B. Dill of Plainfield after kidney illness in New Brunswick, Mrs. Eva Gilbert of Cardif Wales and Plainfield, Robert H. Radford a longtime Plainfield craftsman and businessman, and Charles Vermeule Vermoule a former Plainfield resident and early local manufacturer. The notices note service details, burial locations, and survivors, with Radford highlighted for his civic religious involvement and business leadership.
Frank Nixon Dies of Pneumonia at 31 in City Home
Frank Nixon, thirty one, a theater worker at International Motor Works, died Monday at his Clinton Avenue home after a three day illness from pneumonia. He moved to the city three years ago from Arlington and is survived by two sisters, one in Pelham, New York, and the other in another unspecified location.
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Frank Nixon
Frank Nicon
International Motor Works
Clinton Avenue
Arlington
Pelham
Widow Margaret Randolph Dies at 73 in Elizabeth Home
Mrs Margaret Randolph widow of Barsilia Randolph died Sunday at her daughter Elizabeth Randolph s home where she had lived. She was 73, daughter of David and Cory Coon of North Plainfield. Funeral held Wednesday at Elizabeth daughter s home with Rev J P Kerr of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in North Plainfield Cemetery.
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Margaret Randolph
Barsilia Randolph
Mme Elisabeth Randolph
Elizabeth
William Packer Wilson Dies in Plainfield at Fifty
William Wilson known as William Packer died Sunday at his home 37 De Kalbare nue after a long illness. He aged about fifty and had lived in Plainfield over thirty years, born in Raritas. He survived two earlier train accidents near New Jersey Central and North Avenue. His relatives are Mrs Richard Mittle and Mrs Joseph Taylor of De Kalb avenue. The funeral was held at his home Wednesday, with burial following in the Gomerville family plot.
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Rober H. Radford
Robert H. Radford
Park Avenue
Mr. Radford
Hemplstead
S. 1
Plainfeld
Robert H. Redford
West Front
Lof
New York
R. H. Radford Graving Company
Cortland Street
Radford
Feld
The
C. A
Association
Mra. M. ©. Noble
Mra. Weaterfelt
Nanuat
Howard A
William Wilson
William “Packer
de Kalbarenue
Plainfield
Raritas
Wiltam
New Jersey Central
North Avenue
Richard Mattle
Joseph Taylor
de Kalb Avenue
Acew
Gomerville Cemetery
Mary Ann Sowden Dies After Brief Illness in Plainfield
Mrs Mary Ann Sowden widow of Wilson Sowden died Sunday after a brief illness in Athens. A Plainfield resident for years she lived on Watchung avenue and at 417 East Fifth street last spring. Survived by daughter Miss Martha Gowden and two sons Robert Sowden and Edward Sowden. Funeral held at Robert Sowden residence with Rev J Zelle in charge. Burial in Hillside cemetery. City Hall work progresses. Kinny Company contractor expects first two stories completed and structure done by early fall.
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Mary Ann Sowden
Wilson Sowden
Athens
Plainfield
Watchung Avenue
East Fifth Street
Martha Gowden
Robert Sowden
Booth Avenue
Edward Sowden
New York
Jas Robert Sowden
South Avenue
J. &. Zelle
Crescont Avenue Presbyterian Church
Hillaide Cemetery
City Hall
Kinny Company
Blacklist Blocks Frank Malangs From Driving Privileges
State officials place Frank Malangs of West Third Street on the blacklist. The action bars him from obtaining a license or driving privileges, reflecting a formal record that prevents mobility.
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State Comsodherserox Motor Veicles
Dill Bax
Frank Malangs
Weat Third Street
Scar
SHALOM & FTRICKLAND. Longtime New York agent dies
Breok, a widely known local figure, died Saturday morning after a brief illness with rheumatic heart trouble at his daughter Edward C. Hardingham’s home on All Street. He lived in Seath Bound Groom for forty years, was in the sale clear business in New York, and a member of Strickland & Van Nes. Survived by wife, two daughters, a son, and a sister. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Hardingham's home, burial in Bound Brook cemetery.
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Robert B. Dill
St. Peter's Hospital
New Brunswick
New Grunswick
Dilke
Plainfield
Bridgeton
Scott Press Works
Harry Dilke
Geles, Cal
Plain- Noid
West Fifth Street
Shalom & Ftrickland
Breok
Edward C. Hardingham
Al!street
New York
of Strickland &@ Van Nes
Jerusalem Lodge
Strickland
Hardingham
Henry F_ Oileaple
Edward Strickland
South Bou Brook
Lng
Glastonbury
Conn
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Newark
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S. T. Fairbanks
Montgomery Street
Jersey City
N. J
Absolute Executor
O'Cloom
Greenbrook Road
Mountain Parkway
RICE
Dunellen
C. BR. R
Watchung Mountains
Wi Bo
Pia
Norwalk
the Norwalk Vault CO
Plainfield, New Jersey
Proctor’s
Slainfield
Teengrafe
Sqmerset ST
Hotel
Waldorf
East Front Street
Krueger
Windham
Propcice
van Arsdale’s
Crescent Ave
Hydewood Club
James M. Gilbert
Eva Gilbert
James. Gilbert
West Fourth
N. Y
Monroe Avenue
W. Flyne
Gilbert
Cardif
Wales
Marles Manning
Charles Mansing
Vermoule
Mao
Asbury Park
Mr. Vermesie
Melat
Om Rebecca Vermenie
Vermeule
Charles
Plainfeld High School
Simpel
Citatos Berrien
Alien Stevenson
Chester Alpaagh
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